Ingredients for Acini Di Pepe With Spinach And Feta
- 1 cup acini di pepe pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 chopped scallions
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- salt to taste
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
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How to Make Acini Di Pepe With Spinach And Feta
- Cook 1 cup acini di pepe pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add 5 ounces of fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked acini di pepe to the skillet. Stir in 4 ounces of crumbled feta cheese.
- Add 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with 2 chopped scallions (optional) and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
13 g
Sugar
11g
Fat
37g
Carbs
15g
